› vanilla-visa-gift-cardVanilla Visa - Gift Card Review: Rip off | ComplaintsBoard.com Nov 27, 2008 · I received a $50 Vanilla gift card and attempted to use it for ~$45 just two days later. It was declined. Over and over. And I have been unable to get a live person on the phone - I called, was on hold (yes, miraculous to even get to an option for a real person!) and then the person that picked up said "hold please" and disconnected the call.